# Lone Star Riverboat

> Austin's most popular riverboat tours and private charters on Lady Bird Lake in downtown Austin, Texas. In business since 1987, Lone Star Riverboat operates an all environmentally-friendly fleet including the largest electric-powered paddle wheeler in the nation.

Lone Star Riverboat is a city concession located at 208 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704. A portion of gross sales supports Austin's nationally recognized park system. Owner: Fred DuPuy.

Phone: 512-327-1388
Office Hours: Monday–Friday 10AM–5PM, Saturday–Sunday 10AM–2PM
Book tickets: https://book.lonestarriverboat.com/lone-star-riverboat-cruises/reservations/calendar

## Public Tours

- [Bat Watching Tours](https://www.lonestarriverboat.com/bat_watching_sunset_cruises.html): Evening sunset cruises to witness the spectacular emergence of Austin's world-famous Mexican free-tailed bats from under the Congress Avenue Bridge. The #1 activity in Austin during bat watching season.
- [Weekend Afternoon Sightseeing Cruises](https://www.lonestarriverboat.com/weekend_afternoon_sightseeing_cruises.html): Narrated weekend sightseeing cruises along Lady Bird Lake with views of the Austin skyline and abundant waterfowl.
- [Friday Night Moonlight Cruise](https://www.lonestarriverboat.com/friday_night_moonlight_cruise.html): Friday evening cruises on Lady Bird Lake through the heart of downtown Austin.

## Private Charters

- [Charters](https://www.lonestarriverboat.com/charters.html): Private charters available year-round for groups of 30 to 100 people. Ideal for corporate events, parties, and special occasions.

## The Fleet

- [The Lone Star](https://www.lonestarriverboat.com/the_lone_star.html): A luxurious double-decker paddle-wheel riverboat — the largest electric-powered paddle wheeler in the nation. Capacity up to 100. Has a non-alcoholic cash bar.
- [The Little Star](https://www.lonestarriverboat.com/the_little_star.html): Smaller pontoon boat ideal for sunset and bat watching cruises. BYOB welcome.
- [The Southern Star](https://www.lonestarriverboat.com/the_southern_star.html): Pontoon boat for sunset and bat watching cruises. BYOB welcome.
- [The Northern Star](https://www.lonestarriverboat.com/the_northern_star.html): Pontoon boat for sunset and bat watching cruises. BYOB welcome.

## Site Pages

- [Home](https://www.lonestarriverboat.com/index.html)
- [Tours](https://www.lonestarriverboat.com/tours.html)
- [Boats](https://www.lonestarriverboat.com/boats.html)
- [Gallery](https://www.lonestarriverboat.com/gallery.html)
- [Map & Contact](https://www.lonestarriverboat.com/map_and_contact.html)
- [Parking Tips](https://www.lonestarriverboat.com/parking_tips.html)